Socio-Economist KMFRI – Sagana Centre Sustainable Aquaculture & Agribusiness Women & Youth Empowerment • Food Systems • Enterprise Development Email: fawuor@kmfri.go.ke Email: fondajaneawuor@gmail.com Research Focus Enhancing sustainable development of aquaculture to meet growing food demand • Expanding business opportunities for economic empowerment of vulnerable groups (women and youth) • Science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address societal needs Academic Qualifications PhD in Agricultural Economics (ongoing) Master of Arts in Economics Bachelor of Economics Professional Memberships International Association of Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Mentoring Network for African Women in Academia (MTAWA) Economic Policy Research Network (EPRN) | Leadership Focus: Driving sustainable aquaculture development through business innovation, women and youth empowerment, and trans-disciplinary research partnerships for food security and economic growth. Ms. Jane Fonda Awuor is a Socio-Economist at KMFRI's Sagana Centre, committed to enhancing sustainable development of aquaculture to meet the growing demand for food. Her focus is on expanding business opportunities for economic empowerment of vulnerable groups with a bias on women and youth through business development strategies. She is accomplished in evaluating development projects and monitoring their implementation, possessing expert knowledge of communication channels with a balanced approach to volatile situations. With keen observation and analysis skills, she has led her team to analyze user activity to determine opportunities for growing audiences. She also possesses skills in undertaking trans-disciplinary and collaborative research with private organizations, NGOs, and government institutions. Ms. Awuor focuses on science, technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship to address societal needs. She is experienced in designing and managing development projects with a focus on food systems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, livelihood, gender, and environmental economics and policy through public-private partnerships. She has special interest in successful agribusiness and enterprise development and comprehending behavioral and social sciences' role in elucidating consumers' and producers' behavior and decision making. Research Interests & Specializations Agribusiness & Enterprise Development Food Systems Environmental & Resource Economics and Policy Gender Studies Sustainable Aquaculture Value Chain Analysis Project Design & Management Key Research Contributions & Publications
Book Chapters & Major Publications State of Aquaculture in Kenya 2020 – Contributing author to multiple chapters: "Post-Harvest Management, Value Addition and Fish Marketing" (Chapter 6), "Aquaculture Research and Training in Kenya" (Chapter 8), and "Cross-Cutting Themes in Aquaculture Development in Kenya" (Chapter 9). State of Aquaculture in Kenya (2017) – Contributing author to chapters on "Social and Economic Impacts of Aquaculture in Kenya" and "Post Harvest Management, Value Addition and Marketing". Training of Trainers Manual – Lead author of the Training of Trainers Manual for climate smart aquaculture practices (2020), building capacity for sustainable aquaculture extension. Kenya's Aquaculture Brief 2017 – Contributing author to KMFRI's comprehensive brief on the status, trends, challenges, and future outlook of aquaculture in Kenya. International Conference Presentations – Presented research on "Women in freshwater aquaculture in Kenya" at GLOW9 International Conference (2019). Ms. Jane Fonda Awuor's research at KMFRI's Sagana Centre brings exceptional expertise in sustainable aquaculture development, agribusiness enterprise, and gender empowerment – strengthening the Institute's capacity to design and evaluate development projects, build public-private partnerships, expand market opportunities for vulnerable groups, and translate aquaculture research into tangible economic and social benefits for women and youth across Kenya's food systems. |